Who is better, Trottier or Dryden?
Bryan Trottier leads with a GOAT score of 86.5 against 86.4 for Ken Dryden — a gap of 0.1 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Trottier vs Dryden
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently ranks Bryan Trottier above Ken Dryden: 86.5 vs 86.4. Bryan Trottier leads on Longevity. Ken Dryden leads on Dominance, Peak, Honours.
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TrottierWinner
86.5Trottier wins: Longevity
Dryden
86.4Dryden wins: Dominance, Peak, Honours, Statistics
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Time range
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Category radar
Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇨🇦 Bryan Trottier
86.5
Trottier leads in 1 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Bryan Trottier
2. Ken Dryden
Category breakdown
Season form · Form index per season
Career timeline · Form index per season
Cumulative output season by season — the shape of each career against the other.
GOAT pace tracker
Career stage · GOAT pace
Through season 5 · Form index per season1. 🇨🇦 Bryan Trottier5 seasons played · career day 1,825544 points
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇨🇦 Ken Dryden5 seasons played · career day 1,825428 points
-21.3% vs Trottier at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Trottier | 0 | 0 | 95 | 200 | 544 | 977 |
| 🇨🇦 Dryden | 0 | 0 | 70 | 149 | 428 | 731 |
Careers are aligned from debut; the first 5 season periods are measured against the same career window.
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GOAT Rank · the data
Trottier86.5
Dryden86.4
FAQ
Where does Dryden beat Trottier?
Dryden scores higher on peak, dominance, honours, statistics. Trottier leads on longevity.
How is the Trottier vs Dryden score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Trottier: 86.5, Dryden: 86.4.
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